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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 423.53 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 423.53 and 175.92 is: 242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 423.53 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/423.53 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 423.53 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 74,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,507.97/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.74

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