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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 342.12 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 342.12 and 174 is: 260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 342.12 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/342.12 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 342.12 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 59,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,528.88/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.78

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