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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.07, 423.76 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.07, 423.76 and 176.09 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.07 : 423.76 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.07/423.76 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.07x = 423.76 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.07x = 74,617.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,617.78/307.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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