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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 318.26 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 318.26 and 174.03 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 318.26 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/318.26 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 318.26 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 55,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,385.92/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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