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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 342.54 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 342.54 and 174.48 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 342.54 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/342.54 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 342.54 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 59,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,766.38/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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