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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.61, 424.34 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.61, 424.34 and 176.53 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.61 : 424.34 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.61/424.34 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.61x = 424.34 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.61x = 74,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,909.05/307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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