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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 425.76 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 425.76 and 177.50 is: 244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 425.76 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/425.76 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 425.76 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 75,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,572.40/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.94

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