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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.17, 421.13 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.17, 421.13 and 174.17 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.17 : 421.13 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.17/421.13 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.17x = 421.13 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.17x = 73,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,349.70/305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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