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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.88, 424.92 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.88, 424.92 and 175.16 is: 241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.88 : 424.92 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.88/424.92 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.88x = 424.92 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.88x = 74,426.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,426.42/307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.74

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