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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.89, 433.16 and 174.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.89, 433.16 and 174.00 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.89 : 433.16 = 174.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.89/433.16 = 174.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.89x = 433.16 × 174.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.89x = 75,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,370.59/313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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