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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.08, 420.96 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.08, 420.96 and 174.04 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.08 : 420.96 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.08/420.96 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.08x = 420.96 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.08x = 73,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,263.88/305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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