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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.87, 424.85 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.87, 424.85 and 175.10 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.87 : 424.85 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.87/424.85 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.87x = 424.85 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.87x = 74,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,388.24/307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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