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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 424.31 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 424.31 and 174.70 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 424.31 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/424.31 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 424.31 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 74,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,126.96/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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