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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.27, 425.42 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.27, 425.42 and 177.28 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.27 : 425.42 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.27/425.42 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.27x = 425.42 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.27x = 75,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,416.77/308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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