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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.60, 421.74 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.60, 421.74 and 174.60 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.60 : 421.74 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.60/421.74 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.60x = 421.74 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.60x = 73,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,635.80/305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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