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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.13, 422.51 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.13, 422.51 and 175.21 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.13 : 422.51 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.13/422.51 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.13x = 422.51 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.13x = 74,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,027.98/306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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