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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 423.21 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 423.21 and 173.92 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 423.21 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/423.21 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 423.21 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 73,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,603.81/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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