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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.61, 424.40 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.61, 424.40 and 176.57 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.61 : 424.40 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.61/424.40 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.61x = 424.40 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.61x = 74,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933.30/307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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