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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.84, 459.84 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.84, 459.84 and 176.90 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 459.84 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/459.84 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 459.84 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 81,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,345.70/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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