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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 421.73 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 421.73 and 174.60 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 421.73 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/421.73 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 421.73 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 73,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,634.06/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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