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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.41, 421.49 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.41, 421.49 and 174.43 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.41 : 421.49 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.41/421.49 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.41x = 421.49 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.41x = 73,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,520.50/305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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