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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 425.10 and 177.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 425.10 and 177.07 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 425.10 = 177.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/425.10 = 177.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 425.10 × 177.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 75,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,272.46/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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