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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.57, 421.64 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.57, 421.64 and 174.55 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.57 : 421.64 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.57/421.64 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.57x = 421.64 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.57x = 73,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,597.26/305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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