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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 423.90 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 423.90 and 174.42 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 423.90 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/423.90 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 423.90 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 73,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,936.64/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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