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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 424.69 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 424.69 and 176.80 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 424.69 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/424.69 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 424.69 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 75,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,085.19/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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