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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 460.74 and 178.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 460.74 and 178.84 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 460.74 = 178.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/460.74 = 178.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 460.74 × 178.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 82,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,398.74/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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