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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 424.36 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 424.36 and 174.75 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 424.36 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/424.36 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 424.36 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 74,156.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,156.91/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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