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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 461.49 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 461.49 and 179.34 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 461.49 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/461.49 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 461.49 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 82,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,763.62/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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