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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 424.46 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 424.46 and 176.70 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 424.46 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/424.46 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 424.46 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 75,002.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,002.08/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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