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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 425.70 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 425.70 and 175.76 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 425.70 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/425.70 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 425.70 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 74,821.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,821.03/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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