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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.64, 424.50 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.64, 424.50 and 174.84 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.64 : 424.50 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.64/424.50 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.64x = 424.50 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.64x = 74,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,219.58/307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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