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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 423.66 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 423.66 and 176.02 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 423.66 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/423.66 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 423.66 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 74,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,572.63/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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