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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.41, 425.56 and 175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.41, 425.56 and 175.61 is: 242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.41 : 425.56 = 175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.41/425.56 = 175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.41x = 425.56 × 175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.41x = 74,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,732.59/308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.32

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