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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.59, 421.63 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.59, 421.63 and 174.55 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.59 : 421.63 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.59/421.63 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.59x = 421.63 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.59x = 73,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,595.52/305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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