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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.23, 317.48 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.23, 317.48 and 174.95 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.23 : 317.48 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.23/317.48 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.23x = 317.48 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.23x = 55,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543.13/230.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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