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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 421.80 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 421.80 and 174.67 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 421.80 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/421.80 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 421.80 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 73,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,675.81/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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