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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.57, 423.06 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.57, 423.06 and 173.79 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.57 : 423.06 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.57/423.06 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.57x = 423.06 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.57x = 73,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,523.60/306.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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