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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 425.09 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 425.09 and 177.03 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 425.09 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/425.09 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 425.09 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 75,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,253.68/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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