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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 430.72 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 430.72 and 174.14 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 430.72 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/430.72 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 430.72 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 75,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,005.58/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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