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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.63, 421.74 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.63, 421.74 and 174.63 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.63 : 421.74 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.63/421.74 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.63x = 421.74 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.63x = 73,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,648.46/305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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