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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.82, 421.96 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.82, 421.96 and 174.81 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.82 : 421.96 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.82/421.96 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.82x = 421.96 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.82x = 73,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,762.83/305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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