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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 422.55 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 422.55 and 173.40 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 422.55 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/422.55 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 422.55 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 73,272.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,272.17/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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