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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 460.56 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 460.56 and 178.72 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 460.56 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/460.56 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 460.56 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 82,311.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,311.28/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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