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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.58, 423.07 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.58, 423.07 and 173.82 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.58 : 423.07 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.58/423.07 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.58x = 423.07 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.58x = 73,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,538.03/306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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