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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 424.34 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 424.34 and 176.51 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 424.34 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/424.34 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 424.34 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 74,902.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,902.09/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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