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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 425.23 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 425.23 and 177.12 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 425.23 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/425.23 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 425.23 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 75,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,316.74/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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