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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 422.34 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 422.34 and 181.68 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 422.34 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/422.34 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 422.34 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 76,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,730.73/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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