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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.62, 434.16 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.62, 434.16 and 174.74 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.62 : 434.16 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.62/434.16 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.62x = 434.16 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.62x = 75,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,863.60/314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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