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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 425.37 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 425.37 and 177.29 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 425.37 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/425.37 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 425.37 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 75,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,410.83/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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