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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 421.56 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 421.56 and 174.50 is: 240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 421.56 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/421.56 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 421.56 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 73,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,562.22/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.78

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