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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.87, 426.26 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.87, 426.26 and 177.88 is: 245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.87 : 426.26 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.87/426.26 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.87x = 426.26 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.87x = 75,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,823.13/308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.49

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