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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.81, 422.00 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.81, 422.00 and 174.80 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.81 : 422.00 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.81/422.00 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.81x = 422.00 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.81x = 73,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,762.62/305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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