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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 425.93 and 175.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 425.93 and 175.85 is: 242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 425.93 = 175.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/425.93 = 175.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 425.93 × 175.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 74,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,896.78/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.67

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