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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 424.84 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 424.84 and 176.90 is: 244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 424.84 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/424.84 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 424.84 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 75,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,154.20/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.13

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