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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 425 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 425 and 177.02 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 425 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/425 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 425 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 75,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,233.50/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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