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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 460.65 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 460.65 and 177.30 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 460.65 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/460.65 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 460.65 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 81,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,673.91/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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