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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 343.13 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 343.13 and 174.03 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 343.13 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/343.13 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 343.13 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 59,714.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,714.04/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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