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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.46, 425.71 and 177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.46, 425.71 and 177.47 is: 244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.46 : 425.71 = 177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.46/425.71 = 177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.46x = 425.71 × 177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.46x = 75,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,550.44/308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.92

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