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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 422.16 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 422.16 and 174.93 is: 241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 422.16 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/422.16 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 422.16 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 73,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,848.45/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.38

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