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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.27, 421.30 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.27, 421.30 and 174.29 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.27 : 421.30 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.27/421.30 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.27x = 421.30 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.27x = 73,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,426.49/305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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