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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.33, 433.74 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.33, 433.74 and 174.44 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.33 : 433.74 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.33/433.74 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.33x = 433.74 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.33x = 75,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,659.44/314.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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