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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.94, 317.42 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.94, 317.42 and 174.68 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.94 : 317.42 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.94/317.42 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.94x = 317.42 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.94x = 55,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,444.47/229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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