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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 460.08 and 178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 460.08 and 178.68 is: 267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 460.08 = 178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/460.08 = 178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 460.08 × 178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 82,207.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,207.09/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.60

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