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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.53, 316.77 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.53, 316.77 and 174.18 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.53 : 316.77 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.53/316.77 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.53x = 316.77 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.53x = 55,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,175.00/229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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