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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.23, 423.95 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.23, 423.95 and 176.23 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.23 : 423.95 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.23/423.95 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.23x = 423.95 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.23x = 74,712.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,712.71/307.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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