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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 461.05 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 461.05 and 177.50 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 461.05 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/461.05 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 461.05 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 81,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,836.38/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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