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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 424.37 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 424.37 and 176.56 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 424.37 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/424.37 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 424.37 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 74,924.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,924.82/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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