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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.16, 423.90 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.16, 423.90 and 176.17 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.16 : 423.90 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.16/423.90 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.16x = 423.90 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.16x = 74,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,676.74/307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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