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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.18, 425.34 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.18, 425.34 and 177.20 is: 244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.18 : 425.34 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.18/425.34 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.18x = 425.34 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.18x = 75,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,370.25/308.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.57

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