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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.61, 424.49 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.61, 424.49 and 181.64 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.61 : 424.49 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.61/424.49 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.61x = 424.49 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.61x = 77,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,101.33/307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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