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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.74, 426.11 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.74, 426.11 and 177.72 is: 245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.74 : 426.11 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.74/426.11 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.74x = 426.11 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.74x = 75,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,726.32/308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.28

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