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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 423.15 and 173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 423.15 and 173.89 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 423.15 = 173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/423.15 = 173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 423.15 × 173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 73,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,581.55/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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