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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.86, 427.62 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.86, 427.62 and 177.08 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.86 : 427.62 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.86/427.62 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.86x = 427.62 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.86x = 75,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,722.95/309.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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