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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.87, 342.84 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.87, 342.84 and 174.11 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.87 : 342.84 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.87/342.84 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.87x = 342.84 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.87x = 59,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,692.73/228.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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