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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.81, 424.67 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.81, 424.67 and 176.74 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.81 : 424.67 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.81/424.67 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.81x = 424.67 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.81x = 75,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,054.23/307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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