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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 421.62 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 421.62 and 174.54 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 421.62 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/421.62 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 421.62 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 73,589.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,589.55/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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