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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.90, 423.47 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.90, 423.47 and 174.06 is: 240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.90 : 423.47 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.90/423.47 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.90x = 423.47 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.90x = 73,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,709.62/306.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.17

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