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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.05, 433.38 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.05, 433.38 and 174.16 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.05 : 433.38 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.05/433.38 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.05x = 433.38 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.05x = 75,476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,476.59/314.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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