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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.21, 425.30 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.21, 425.30 and 177.19 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.21 : 425.30 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.21/425.30 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.21x = 425.30 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.21x = 75,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,357.95/308.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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