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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.55, 424.44 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.55, 424.44 and 176.58 is: 243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.55 : 424.44 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.55/424.44 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.55x = 424.44 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.55x = 74,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,947.62/307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.69

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