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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.93, 424.98 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.93, 424.98 and 176.95 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.93 : 424.98 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.93/424.98 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.93x = 424.98 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.93x = 75,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,200.21/307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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