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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.69, 434.28 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.69, 434.28 and 174.83 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.69 : 434.28 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.69/434.28 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.69x = 434.28 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.69x = 75,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,923.96/314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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