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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.78, 434.36 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.78, 434.36 and 174.90 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.78 : 434.36 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.78/434.36 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.78x = 434.36 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.78x = 75,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,969.56/314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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