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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 425.61 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 425.61 and 175.64 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 425.61 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/425.61 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 425.61 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 74,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,752.01/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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