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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 423.78 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 423.78 and 176.13 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 423.78 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/423.78 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 423.78 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 74,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,640.37/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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