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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.46, 425.73 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.46, 425.73 and 175.68 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.46 : 425.73 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.46/425.73 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.46x = 425.73 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.46x = 74,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,792.25/308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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