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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.53, 423.02 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.53, 423.02 and 175.55 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.53 : 423.02 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.53/423.02 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.53x = 423.02 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.53x = 74,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,259.48/306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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