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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.07, 423.76 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.07, 423.76 and 174.30 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.07 : 423.76 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.07/423.76 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.07x = 423.76 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.07x = 73,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,861.37/307.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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