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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 424.80 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 424.80 and 176.88 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 424.80 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/424.80 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 424.80 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 75,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,138.62/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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