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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.84, 422.01 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.84, 422.01 and 174.84 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.84 : 422.01 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.84/422.01 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.84x = 422.01 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.84x = 73,784.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,784.23/305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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