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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.69, 424.67 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.69, 424.67 and 176.79 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.69 : 424.67 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.69/424.67 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.69x = 424.67 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.69x = 75,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,077.41/307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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