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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.89, 317.91 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.89, 317.91 and 174.63 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.89 : 317.91 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.89/317.91 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.89x = 317.91 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.89x = 55,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,516.62/229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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