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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.02, 433.36 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.02, 433.36 and 174.16 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.02 : 433.36 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.02/433.36 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.02x = 433.36 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.02x = 75,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,473.98/314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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