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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.70, 317.57 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.70, 317.57 and 174.35 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.70 : 317.57 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.70/317.57 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.70x = 317.57 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.70x = 55,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,366.74/229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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