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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.93, 426.31 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.93, 426.31 and 177.93 is: 245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.93 : 426.31 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.93/426.31 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.93x = 426.31 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.93x = 75,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,852.89/308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.54

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