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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 421.66 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 421.66 and 174.56 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 421.66 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/421.66 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 421.66 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 73,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,605.59/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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