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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 423.60 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 423.60 and 176 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 423.60 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/423.60 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 423.60 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 74,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,553.60/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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