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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.37, 422.81 and 173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.37, 422.81 and 173.59 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.37 : 422.81 = 173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.37/422.81 = 173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.37x = 422.81 × 173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.37x = 73,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,396.24/306.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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