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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 426.66 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 426.66 and 176.43 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 426.66 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/426.66 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 426.66 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 75,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,275.62/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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