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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.97, 425.00 and 177.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.97, 425.00 and 177.00 is: 244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.97 : 425.00 = 177.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.97/425.00 = 177.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.97x = 425.00 × 177.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.97x = 75,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,225.24/307.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.26

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