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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 421.17 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 421.17 and 174.20 is: 240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 421.17 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/421.17 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 421.17 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 73,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,367.81/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.39

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