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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 421.14 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 421.14 and 174.12 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 421.14 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/421.14 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 421.14 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 73,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,328.90/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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