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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.96, 425.04 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.96, 425.04 and 177.01 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.96 : 425.04 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.96/425.04 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.96x = 425.04 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.96x = 75,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,236.33/307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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