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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.58, 424.47 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.58, 424.47 and 176.58 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.58 : 424.47 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.58/424.47 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.58x = 424.47 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.58x = 74,951.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,951.41/307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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