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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.85, 421.97 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.85, 421.97 and 174.83 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.85 : 421.97 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.85/421.97 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.85x = 421.97 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.85x = 73,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,773.02/305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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