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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 423.79 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 423.79 and 174.33 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 423.79 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/423.79 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 423.79 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 73,879.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,879.31/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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