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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.59, 425.87 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.59, 425.87 and 177.61 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.59 : 425.87 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.59/425.87 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.59x = 425.87 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.59x = 75,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,638.77/308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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