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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.74, 421.94 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.74, 421.94 and 174.78 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.74 : 421.94 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.74/421.94 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.74x = 421.94 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.74x = 73,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,746.67/305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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