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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.76, 434.32 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.76, 434.32 and 174.86 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.76 : 434.32 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.76/434.32 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.76x = 434.32 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.76x = 75,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,945.20/314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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