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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.63, 424.52 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.63, 424.52 and 176.63 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.63 : 424.52 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.63/424.52 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.63x = 424.52 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.63x = 74,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,982.97/307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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