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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.99, 423.63 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.99, 423.63 and 176.04 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.99 : 423.63 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.99/423.63 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.99x = 423.63 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.99x = 74,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,575.83/306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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