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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.14, 433.51 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.14, 433.51 and 174.26 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.14 : 433.51 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.14/433.51 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.14x = 433.51 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.14x = 75,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,541.29/314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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