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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.93, 422.15 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.93, 422.15 and 174.94 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.93 : 422.15 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.93/422.15 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.93x = 422.15 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.93x = 73,851.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,851.37/305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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