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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 426.31 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 426.31 and 177.92 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 426.31 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/426.31 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 426.31 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 75,849.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,849.70/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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