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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.41, 425.62 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.41, 425.62 and 177.42 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.41 : 425.62 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.41/425.62 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.41x = 425.62 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.41x = 75,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,515.32/308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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