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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.46, 421.51 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.46, 421.51 and 174.46 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.46 : 421.51 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.46/421.51 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.46x = 421.51 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.46x = 73,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,536.63/305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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