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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 425.40 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 425.40 and 177.26 is: 244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 425.40 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/425.40 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 425.40 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 75,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,404.28/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.55

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