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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 424.17 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 424.17 and 176.39 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 424.17 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/424.17 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 424.17 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 74,817.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,817.23/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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