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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 459.24 and 177.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 459.24 and 177.67 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 459.24 = 177.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/459.24 = 177.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 459.24 × 177.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 81,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,593.17/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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