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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 433.45 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 433.45 and 174.23 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 433.45 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/433.45 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 433.45 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 75,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,519.99/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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