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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.69, 434.22 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.69, 434.22 and 174.79 is: 241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.69 : 434.22 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.69/434.22 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.69x = 434.22 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.69x = 75,897.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,897.31/314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.18

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