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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.97, 425.14 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.97, 425.14 and 176.95 is: 244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.97 : 425.14 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.97/425.14 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.97x = 425.14 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.97x = 75,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,227.02/307.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.27

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