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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 422 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 422 and 174.79 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 422 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/422 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 422 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 73,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,761.38/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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