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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.55, 424.42 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.55, 424.42 and 176.56 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.55 : 424.42 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.55/424.42 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.55x = 424.42 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.55x = 74,937.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,937.47/307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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