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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.12, 420.94 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.12, 420.94 and 174.02 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.12 : 420.94 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.12/420.94 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.12x = 420.94 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.12x = 73,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,251.98/305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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