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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.83, 434.45 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.83, 434.45 and 174.94 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.83 : 434.45 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.83/434.45 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.83x = 434.45 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.83x = 76,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,003.87/314.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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