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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 424.20 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 424.20 and 174.57 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 424.20 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/424.20 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 424.20 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 74,052.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,052.59/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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