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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.57, 424.38 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.57, 424.38 and 176.59 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.57 : 424.38 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.57/424.38 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.57x = 424.38 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.57x = 74,941.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,941.26/307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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