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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 423.77 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 423.77 and 176.09 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 423.77 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/423.77 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 423.77 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 74,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,618.66/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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