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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 460.90 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 460.90 and 177.27 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 460.90 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/460.90 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 460.90 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 81,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,703.74/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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