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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 423.70 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 423.70 and 176.02 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 423.70 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/423.70 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 423.70 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 74,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,579.67/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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