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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.10, 309.69 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.10, 309.69 and 174.89 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.10 : 309.69 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.10/309.69 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.10x = 309.69 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.10x = 54,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,162.46/224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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