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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.53, 427.14 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.53, 427.14 and 174.92 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.53 : 427.14 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.53/427.14 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.53x = 427.14 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.53x = 74,716.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,716.44/309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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