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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.96, 426.22 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.96, 426.22 and 177.92 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.96 : 426.22 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.96/426.22 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.96x = 426.22 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.96x = 75,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,833.06/308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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