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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.50, 316.71 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.50, 316.71 and 174.29 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.50 : 316.71 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.50/316.71 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.50x = 316.71 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.50x = 55,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197.80/229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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