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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.88, 461.98 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.88, 461.98 and 179.56 is: 269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.88 : 461.98 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.88/461.98 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.88x = 461.98 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.88x = 82,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,953.13/307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.43

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