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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 416.65 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 416.65 and 174.18 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 416.65 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/416.65 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 416.65 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 72,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,570.01/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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