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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.81, 434.43 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.81, 434.43 and 174.94 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.81 : 434.43 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.81/434.43 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.81x = 434.43 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.81x = 75,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,999.18/314.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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