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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.11, 317.43 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.11, 317.43 and 174.76 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.11 : 317.43 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.11/317.43 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.11x = 317.43 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.11x = 55,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,474.07/230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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