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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.13, 421.15 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.13, 421.15 and 174.14 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.13 : 421.15 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.13/421.15 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.13x = 421.15 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.13x = 73,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,336.96/305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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