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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.72, 426.02 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.72, 426.02 and 177.70 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.72 : 426.02 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.72/426.02 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.72x = 426.02 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.72x = 75,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,703.75/308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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