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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.12, 425.22 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.12, 425.22 and 177.16 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.12 : 425.22 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.12/425.22 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.12x = 425.22 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.12x = 75,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,331.98/308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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