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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 423.02 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 423.02 and 175.52 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 423.02 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/423.02 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 423.02 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 74,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,248.47/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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