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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 316.98 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 316.98 and 174.39 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 316.98 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/316.98 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 316.98 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 55,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278.14/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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