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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 426.16 and 177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 426.16 and 177.83 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 426.16 = 177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/426.16 = 177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 426.16 × 177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 75,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,784.03/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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