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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.91, 423.51 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.91, 423.51 and 174.14 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.91 : 423.51 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.91/423.51 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.91x = 423.51 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.91x = 73,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,750.03/306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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