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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.78, 426.17 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.78, 426.17 and 177.87 is: 245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.78 : 426.17 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.78/426.17 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.78x = 426.17 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.78x = 75,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,801.70/308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.49

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