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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 423.54 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 423.54 and 174.15 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 423.54 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/423.54 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 423.54 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 73,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,759.49/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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