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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 425 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 425 and 177 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 425 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/425 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 425 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 75,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,225/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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