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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.29, 425.45 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.29, 425.45 and 175.48 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.29 : 425.45 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.29/425.45 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.29x = 425.45 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.29x = 74,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,657.97/308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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