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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 461.85 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 461.85 and 177.85 is: 266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 461.85 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/461.85 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 461.85 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 82,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,140.02/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.93

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