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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 424.53 and 176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 424.53 and 176.69 is: 243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 424.53 = 176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/424.53 = 176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 424.53 × 176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 75,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,011.27/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.81

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