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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.71, 426 and 177.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.71, 426 and 177.67 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.71 : 426 = 177.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.71/426 = 177.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.71x = 426 × 177.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.71x = 75,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,687.42/308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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