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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.69, 425.99 and 177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.69, 425.99 and 177.69 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.69 : 425.99 = 177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.69/425.99 = 177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.69x = 425.99 × 177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.69x = 75,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,694.16/308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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