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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.85, 424.70 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.85, 424.70 and 176.78 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.85 : 424.70 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.85/424.70 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.85x = 424.70 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.85x = 75,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,078.47/307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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