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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 425.07 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 425.07 and 177.03 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 425.07 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/425.07 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 425.07 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 75,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,250.14/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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