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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.35, 433.78 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.35, 433.78 and 174.46 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.35 : 433.78 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.35/433.78 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.35x = 433.78 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.35x = 75,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,677.26/314.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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