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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 425.03 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 425.03 and 177.02 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 425.03 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/425.03 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 425.03 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 75,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,238.99/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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