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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 421.99 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 421.99 and 174.80 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 421.99 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/421.99 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 421.99 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 73,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,764.47/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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