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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.06, 423.77 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.06, 423.77 and 176.09 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.06 : 423.77 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.06/423.77 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.06x = 423.77 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.06x = 74,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,621.66/307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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