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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 421.41 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 421.41 and 174.42 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 421.41 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/421.41 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 421.41 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 73,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,502.33/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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