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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 460.36 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 460.36 and 177.15 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 460.36 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/460.36 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 460.36 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 81,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,552.77/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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