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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.95, 426.30 and 177.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.95, 426.30 and 177.97 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.95 : 426.30 = 177.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.95/426.30 = 177.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.95x = 426.30 × 177.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.95x = 75,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,868.61/308.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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