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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.91, 423.53 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.91, 423.53 and 174.13 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.91 : 423.53 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.91/423.53 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.91x = 423.53 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.91x = 73,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,748.15/306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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