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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.05, 425.09 and 177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.05, 425.09 and 177.05 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.05 : 425.09 = 177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.05/425.09 = 177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.05x = 425.09 × 177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.05x = 75,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,263.69/308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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