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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.71, 424.65 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.71, 424.65 and 176.73 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.71 : 424.65 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.71/424.65 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.71x = 424.65 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.71x = 75,048.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,048.39/307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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