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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 424.17 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 424.17 and 176.41 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 424.17 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/424.17 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 424.17 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 74,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,824.83/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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