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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.17, 433.55 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.17, 433.55 and 174.29 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.17 : 433.55 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.17/433.55 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.17x = 433.55 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.17x = 75,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,561.26/314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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