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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.29, 424.07 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.29, 424.07 and 174.48 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.29 : 424.07 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.29/424.07 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.29x = 424.07 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.29x = 73,990.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,990.86/307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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