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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.59, 421.72 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.59, 421.72 and 174.60 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.59 : 421.72 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.59/421.72 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.59x = 421.72 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.59x = 73,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,632.31/305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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