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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.75, 423.33 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.75, 423.33 and 173.99 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.75 : 423.33 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.75/423.33 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.75x = 423.33 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.75x = 73,653.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,653.07/306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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