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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.67, 421.84 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.67, 421.84 and 174.66 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.67 : 421.84 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.67/421.84 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.67x = 421.84 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.67x = 73,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,678.57/305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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