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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.94, 317.47 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.94, 317.47 and 174.96 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.94 : 317.47 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.94/317.47 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.94x = 317.47 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.94x = 55,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544.44/229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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