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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.55, 421.74 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.55, 421.74 and 181.25 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.55 : 421.74 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.55/421.74 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.55x = 421.74 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.55x = 76,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,440.38/305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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