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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.26, 425.44 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.26, 425.44 and 177.31 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.26 : 425.44 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.26/425.44 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.26x = 425.44 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.26x = 75,434.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,434.77/308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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