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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.04, 421.01 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.04, 421.01 and 174.07 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.04 : 421.01 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.04/421.01 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.04x = 421.01 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.04x = 73,285.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,285.21/305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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