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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.93, 426.26 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.93, 426.26 and 176.14 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.93 : 426.26 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.93/426.26 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.93x = 426.26 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.93x = 75,082.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,082.41/308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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