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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.93, 423.59 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.93, 423.59 and 175.94 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.93 : 423.59 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.93/423.59 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.93x = 423.59 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.93x = 74,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,526.42/306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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