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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.06, 322.13 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.06, 322.13 and 174.74 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.06 : 322.13 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.06/322.13 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.06x = 322.13 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.06x = 56,288.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,288.12/233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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