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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 425.29 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 425.29 and 177.18 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 425.29 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/425.29 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 425.29 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 75,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,352.88/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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