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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.16, 423.86 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.16, 423.86 and 176.21 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.16 : 423.86 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.16/423.86 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.16x = 423.86 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.16x = 74,685.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,685.37/307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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