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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.50, 421.61 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.50, 421.61 and 174.52 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.50 : 421.61 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.50/421.61 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.50x = 421.61 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.50x = 73,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,579.38/305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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