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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.27, 425.29 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.27, 425.29 and 177.25 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.27 : 425.29 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.27/425.29 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.27x = 425.29 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.27x = 75,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,382.65/308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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