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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 317.40 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 317.40 and 174.33 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 317.40 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/317.40 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 317.40 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 55,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,332.34/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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