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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.03, 423.73 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.03, 423.73 and 176.04 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.03 : 423.73 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.03/423.73 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.03x = 423.73 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.03x = 74,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,592.55/307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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