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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 424.59 and 174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 424.59 and 174.85 is: 241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 424.59 = 174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/424.59 = 174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 424.59 × 174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 74,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,237.12/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.30

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