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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.65, 459.98 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.65, 459.98 and 178.31 is: 267.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.65 : 459.98 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.65/459.98 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.65x = 459.98 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.65x = 82,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,019.96/306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.47

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