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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.74, 309.72 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.74, 309.72 and 174.19 is: 240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.74 : 309.72 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.74/309.72 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.74x = 309.72 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.74x = 53,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,950.13/224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.06

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