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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 342.27 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 342.27 and 174.74 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 342.27 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/342.27 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 342.27 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 59,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,806.55/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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