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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.50, 421.50 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.50, 421.50 and 174.48 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.50 : 421.50 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.50/421.50 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.50x = 421.50 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.50x = 73,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,543.32/305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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