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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.82, 317.46 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.82, 317.46 and 174.68 is: 241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.82 : 317.46 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.82/317.46 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.82x = 317.46 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.82x = 55,452.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,452.33/229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.29

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