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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 317.40 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 317.40 and 174.96 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 317.40 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/317.40 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 317.40 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 55,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,532.30/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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