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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 461.52 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 461.52 and 178.02 is: 266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 461.52 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/461.52 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 461.52 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 82,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,159.79/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.81

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