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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.09, 423.83 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.09, 423.83 and 176.07 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.09 : 423.83 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.09/423.83 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.09x = 423.83 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.09x = 74,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,622.87/307.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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