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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.67, 425.97 and 177.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.67, 425.97 and 177.67 is: 245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.67 : 425.97 = 177.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.67/425.97 = 177.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.67x = 425.97 × 177.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.67x = 75,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,682.09/308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.19

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