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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 421.16 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 421.16 and 174.24 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 421.16 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/421.16 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 421.16 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 73,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,382.92/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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