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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.47, 425.64 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.47, 425.64 and 177.46 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.47 : 425.64 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.47/425.64 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.47x = 425.64 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.47x = 75,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,534.07/308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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