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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 424.08 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 424.08 and 176.40 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 424.08 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/424.08 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 424.08 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 74,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,807.71/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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