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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.49, 342.89 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.49, 342.89 and 174.44 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.49 : 342.89 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.49/342.89 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.49x = 342.89 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.49x = 59,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,813.73/228.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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