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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 421.72 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 421.72 and 174.59 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 421.72 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/421.72 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 421.72 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 73,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,628.09/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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