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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.90, 317.13 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.90, 317.13 and 174.55 is: 240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.90 : 317.13 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.90/317.13 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.90x = 317.13 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.90x = 55,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,355.04/229.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.78

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