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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.37, 316.61 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.37, 316.61 and 174.03 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.37 : 316.61 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.37/316.61 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.37x = 316.61 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.37x = 55,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,098.77/229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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