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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.02, 420.92 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.02, 420.92 and 174.10 is: 240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.02 : 420.92 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.02/420.92 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.02x = 420.92 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.02x = 73,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,282.18/305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.26

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