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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.94, 420.86 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.94, 420.86 and 174 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.94 : 420.86 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.94/420.86 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.94x = 420.86 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.94x = 73,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,229.64/304.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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