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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.31, 460.21 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.31, 460.21 and 176.99 is: 265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.31 : 460.21 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.31/460.21 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.31x = 460.21 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.31x = 81,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,452.57/307.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.05

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