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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.17, 343.08 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.17, 343.08 and 174.54 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.17 : 343.08 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.17/343.08 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.17x = 343.08 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.17x = 59,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,881.18/229.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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