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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 423.96 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 423.96 and 176.25 is: 243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 423.96 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/423.96 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 423.96 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 74,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,722.95/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.24

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