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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.17, 422.55 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.17, 422.55 and 175.18 is: 241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.17 : 422.55 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.17/422.55 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.17x = 422.55 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.17x = 74,022.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,022.31/306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.77

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