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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.69, 309.75 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.69, 309.75 and 174.96 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.69 : 309.75 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.69/309.75 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.69x = 309.75 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.69x = 54,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,193.20/224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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