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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.27, 421.29 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.27, 421.29 and 174.32 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.27 : 421.29 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.27/421.29 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.27x = 421.29 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.27x = 73,439.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,439.27/305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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