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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 421.58 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 421.58 and 174.52 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 421.58 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/421.58 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 421.58 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 73,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,575.10/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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