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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 422.50 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 422.50 and 175.18 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 422.50 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/422.50 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 422.50 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 74,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,013.55/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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