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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.29, 425.44 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.29, 425.44 and 177.30 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.29 : 425.44 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.29/425.44 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.29x = 425.44 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.29x = 75,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,430.51/308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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