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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.88, 424.91 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.88, 424.91 and 176.86 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.88 : 424.91 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.88/424.91 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.88x = 424.91 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.88x = 75,147.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,147.64/307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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