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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 424.20 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 424.20 and 174.63 is: 240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 424.20 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/424.20 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 424.20 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 74,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,076.11/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.97

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