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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.77, 424.71 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.77, 424.71 and 176.76 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.77 : 424.71 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.77/424.71 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.77x = 424.71 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.77x = 75,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,071.74/307.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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