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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.09, 433.43 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.09, 433.43 and 174.19 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.09 : 433.43 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.09/433.43 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.09x = 433.43 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.09x = 75,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,498.52/314.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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