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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 426.03 and 177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 426.03 and 177.77 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 426.03 = 177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/426.03 = 177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 426.03 × 177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 75,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,735.35/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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