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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 426.33 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 426.33 and 176.18 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 426.33 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/426.33 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 426.33 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 75,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,110.38/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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