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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.98, 423.61 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.98, 423.61 and 174.20 is: 240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.98 : 423.61 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.98/423.61 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.98x = 423.61 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.98x = 73,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,792.75/306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.39

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