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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.91, 423.49 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.91, 423.49 and 174.11 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.91 : 423.49 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.91/423.49 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.91x = 423.49 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.91x = 73,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,733.84/306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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