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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.85, 316.94 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.85, 316.94 and 174.57 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.85 : 316.94 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.85/316.94 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.85x = 316.94 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.85x = 55,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,328.22/229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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