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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 421.76 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 421.76 and 174.63 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 421.76 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/421.76 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 421.76 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 73,651.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,651.95/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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