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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.41, 425.61 and 177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.41, 425.61 and 177.45 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.41 : 425.61 = 177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.41/425.61 = 177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.41x = 425.61 × 177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.41x = 75,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,524.49/308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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