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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.24, 343.32 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.24, 343.32 and 174.72 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.24 : 343.32 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.24/343.32 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.24x = 343.32 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.24x = 59,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,984.87/229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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