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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.64, 424.52 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.64, 424.52 and 176.63 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.64 : 424.52 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.64/424.52 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.64x = 424.52 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.64x = 74,980.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,980.62/307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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