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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.90, 316.70 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.90, 316.70 and 174.62 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.90 : 316.70 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.90/316.70 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.90x = 316.70 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.90x = 55,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,302.15/229.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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