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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.35, 425.47 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.35, 425.47 and 177.33 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.35 : 425.47 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.35/425.47 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.35x = 425.47 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.35x = 75,447.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,447.69/308.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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