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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 421.42 and 174.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 421.42 and 174.37 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 421.42 = 174.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/421.42 = 174.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 421.42 × 174.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 73,480.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,480.03/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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