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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 424.74 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 424.74 and 176.75 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 424.74 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/424.74 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 424.74 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 75,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,071.91/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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