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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 317.07 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 317.07 and 174.66 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 317.07 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/317.07 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 317.07 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 55,379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,379.45/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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