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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 424.06 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 424.06 and 174.48 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 424.06 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/424.06 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 424.06 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 73,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,989.99/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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