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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.78, 426.14 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.78, 426.14 and 177.78 is: 245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.78 : 426.14 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.78/426.14 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.78x = 426.14 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.78x = 75,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,759.17/308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.35

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