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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 341.92 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 341.92 and 174.72 is: 260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 341.92 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/341.92 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 341.92 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 59,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,740.26/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.78

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