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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 424.18 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 424.18 and 176.40 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 424.18 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/424.18 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 424.18 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 74,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,825.35/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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