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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.66, 421.79 and 174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.66, 421.79 and 174.71 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.66 : 421.79 = 174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.66/421.79 = 174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.66x = 421.79 × 174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.66x = 73,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,687.95/305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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