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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.47, 425.69 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.47, 425.69 and 177.49 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.47 : 425.69 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.47/425.69 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.47x = 425.69 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.47x = 75,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,552.70/308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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