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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 423.80 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 423.80 and 176.12 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 423.80 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/423.80 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 423.80 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 74,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,639.66/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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