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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 342.15 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 342.15 and 174.19 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 342.15 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/342.15 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 342.15 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 59,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,599.11/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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