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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 461.45 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 461.45 and 177.72 is: 266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 461.45 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/461.45 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 461.45 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 82,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,008.89/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.62

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