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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.32, 425.51 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.32, 425.51 and 177.34 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.32 : 425.51 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.32/425.51 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.32x = 425.51 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.32x = 75,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,459.94/308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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