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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.19, 433.56 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.19, 433.56 and 174.32 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.19 : 433.56 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.19/433.56 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.19x = 433.56 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.19x = 75,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,578.18/314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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