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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.54, 315.98 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.54, 315.98 and 174.14 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.54 : 315.98 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.54/315.98 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.54x = 315.98 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.54x = 55,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,024.76/229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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