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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 424.52 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 424.52 and 176.64 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 424.52 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/424.52 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 424.52 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 74,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,987.21/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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