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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 423.60 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 423.60 and 176.04 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 423.60 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/423.60 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 423.60 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 74,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,570.54/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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