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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.34, 433.76 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.34, 433.76 and 174.43 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.34 : 433.76 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.34/433.76 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.34x = 433.76 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.34x = 75,658.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,658.59/314.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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