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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.72, 422.03 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.72, 422.03 and 174.70 is: 241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.72 : 422.03 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.72/422.03 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.72x = 422.03 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.72x = 73,728.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,728.02/305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.17

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