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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 424.74 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 424.74 and 176.79 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 424.74 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/424.74 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 424.74 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 75,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,089.78/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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