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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.35, 425.54 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.35, 425.54 and 177.37 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.35 : 425.54 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.35/425.54 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.35x = 425.54 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.35x = 75,477.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,477.41/308.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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