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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.21, 421.18 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.21, 421.18 and 174.21 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.21 : 421.18 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.21/421.18 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.21x = 421.18 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.21x = 73,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,373.77/305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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