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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.54, 434.07 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.54, 434.07 and 174.65 is: 241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.54 : 434.07 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.54/434.07 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.54x = 434.07 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.54x = 75,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,810.33/314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.02

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