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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.55, 424.49 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.55, 424.49 and 176.63 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.55 : 424.49 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.55/424.49 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.55x = 424.49 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.55x = 74,974.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,974.66/307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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