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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.65, 423.16 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.65, 423.16 and 175.64 is: 242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.65 : 423.16 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.65/423.16 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.65x = 423.16 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.65x = 74,321.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,321.27/306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.37

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