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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.85, 422.09 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.85, 422.09 and 174.86 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.85 : 422.09 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.85/422.09 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.85x = 422.09 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.85x = 73,803.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,803.67/305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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