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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.99, 425.01 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.99, 425.01 and 177.04 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.99 : 425.01 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.99/425.01 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.99x = 425.01 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.99x = 75,243.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,243.77/307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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