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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 318.48 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 318.48 and 174.72 is: 241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 318.48 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/318.48 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 318.48 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 55,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,644.83/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.18

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