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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.98, 317.16 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.98, 317.16 and 174.63 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.98 : 317.16 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.98/317.16 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.98x = 317.16 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.98x = 55,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,385.65/229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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