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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.26, 421.26 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.26, 421.26 and 174.27 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.26 : 421.26 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.26/421.26 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.26x = 421.26 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.26x = 73,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,412.52/305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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