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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.74, 421.99 and 174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.74, 421.99 and 174.82 is: 241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.74 : 421.99 = 174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.74/421.99 = 174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.74x = 421.99 × 174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.74x = 73,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,772.29/305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.29

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