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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.93, 426.35 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.93, 426.35 and 177.94 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.93 : 426.35 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.93/426.35 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.93x = 426.35 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.93x = 75,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,864.72/308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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