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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.63, 460.59 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.63, 460.59 and 177.42 is: 265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.63 : 460.59 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.63/460.59 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.63x = 460.59 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.63x = 81,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,718.94/307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.64

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