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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.71, 424.57 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.71, 424.57 and 174.93 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.71 : 424.57 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.71/424.57 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.71x = 424.57 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.71x = 74,270.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,270.03/307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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