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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 425.97 and 177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 425.97 and 177.68 is: 245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 425.97 = 177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/425.97 = 177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 425.97 × 177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 75,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,687.41/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.20

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