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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.73, 424.68 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.73, 424.68 and 174.95 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.73 : 424.68 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.73/424.68 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.73x = 424.68 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.73x = 74,295.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,295.64/307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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