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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.33, 425.41 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.33, 425.41 and 177.33 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.33 : 425.41 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.33/425.41 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.33x = 425.41 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.33x = 75,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,437.96/308.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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