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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.75, 423.35 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.75, 423.35 and 174.02 is: 240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.75 : 423.35 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.75/423.35 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.75x = 423.35 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.75x = 73,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,668.38/306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.16

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