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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 424.35 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 424.35 and 176.51 is: 243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 424.35 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/424.35 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 424.35 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 74,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,899.90/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.58

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