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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 425.21 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 425.21 and 177.14 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 425.21 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/425.21 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 425.21 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 75,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,321.70/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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