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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.51, 343.04 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.51, 343.04 and 174.78 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.51 : 343.04 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.51/343.04 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.51x = 343.04 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.51x = 59,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,955.66/228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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