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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.78, 423.35 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.78, 423.35 and 173.99 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.78 : 423.35 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.78/423.35 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.78x = 423.35 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.78x = 73,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,658.85/306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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