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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 423.78 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 423.78 and 176.09 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 423.78 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/423.78 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 423.78 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 74,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,623.42/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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