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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.54, 317.36 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.54, 317.36 and 175.14 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.54 : 317.36 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.54/317.36 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.54x = 317.36 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.54x = 55,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,582.43/230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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