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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 423.55 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 423.55 and 175.94 is: 242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 423.55 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/423.55 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 423.55 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 74,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,519.39/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.77

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