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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 424.81 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 424.81 and 176.83 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 424.81 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/424.81 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 424.81 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 75,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,118.53/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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