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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 317.88 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 317.88 and 174.90 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 317.88 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/317.88 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 317.88 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 55,597.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,597.21/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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