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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 461.61 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 461.61 and 179.86 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 461.61 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/461.61 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 461.61 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 83,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,025.17/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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