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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 317.58 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 317.58 and 174.88 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 317.58 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/317.58 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 317.58 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 55,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,538.39/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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