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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.51, 425.76 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.51, 425.76 and 175.74 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.51 : 425.76 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.51/425.76 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.51x = 425.76 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.51x = 74,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,823.06/308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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