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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.97, 317.36 and 174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.97, 317.36 and 174.61 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.97 : 317.36 = 174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.97/317.36 = 174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.97x = 317.36 × 174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.97x = 55,414.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,414.23/229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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