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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.58, 424.43 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.58, 424.43 and 176.61 is: 243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.58 : 424.43 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.58/424.43 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.58x = 424.43 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.58x = 74,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,959.02/307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.70

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