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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 461.46 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 461.46 and 177.90 is: 266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 461.46 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/461.46 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 461.46 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 82,093.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,093.73/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.56

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