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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.51, 422.99 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.51, 422.99 and 173.73 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.51 : 422.99 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.51/422.99 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.51x = 422.99 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.51x = 73,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,485.78/306.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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