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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.87, 422.16 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.87, 422.16 and 174.95 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.87 : 422.16 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.87/422.16 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.87x = 422.16 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.87x = 73,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,854.78/305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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