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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 462.07 and 178.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 462.07 and 178.17 is: 267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 462.07 = 178.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/462.07 = 178.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 462.07 × 178.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 82,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,327.10/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.37

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