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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 423.84 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 423.84 and 176.16 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 423.84 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/423.84 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 423.84 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 74,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,663.65/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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