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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 424.57 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 424.57 and 176.70 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 424.57 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/424.57 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 424.57 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 75,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,019.84/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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