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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 421.40 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 421.40 and 174.30 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 421.40 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/421.40 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 421.40 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 73,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,449.15/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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