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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.84, 460.33 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.84, 460.33 and 176.93 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 460.33 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/460.33 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 460.33 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 81,443.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,443.00/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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