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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 424.49 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 424.49 and 176.61 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 424.49 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/424.49 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 424.49 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 74,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,968.30/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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