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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 424.89 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 424.89 and 176.92 is: 244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 424.89 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/424.89 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 424.89 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 75,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,171.54/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.13

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