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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 424.85 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 424.85 and 176.91 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 424.85 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/424.85 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 424.85 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 75,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,160.21/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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