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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 425.82 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 425.82 and 177.56 is: 245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 425.82 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/425.82 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 425.82 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 75,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,608.60/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.05

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