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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.57, 421.79 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.57, 421.79 and 174.67 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.57 : 421.79 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.57/421.79 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.57x = 421.79 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.57x = 73,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,672.13/305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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