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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.57, 422.97 and 175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.57, 422.97 and 175.53 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.57 : 422.97 = 175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.57/422.97 = 175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.57x = 422.97 × 175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.57x = 74,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,243.92/306.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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