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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.93, 424.92 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.93, 424.92 and 175.14 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.93 : 424.92 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.93/424.92 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.93x = 424.92 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.93x = 74,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,420.49/307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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