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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314, 433.34 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314, 433.34 and 174.13 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314 : 433.34 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314/433.34 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314x = 433.34 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314x = 75,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,457.49/314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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