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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.75, 421.94 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.75, 421.94 and 174.76 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 421.94 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/421.94 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 421.94 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 73,735.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,735.25/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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