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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 425.27 and 177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 425.27 and 177.17 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 425.27 = 177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/425.27 = 177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 425.27 × 177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 75,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,345.09/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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