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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 461.76 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 461.76 and 179.44 is: 268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 461.76 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/461.76 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 461.76 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 82,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,858.21/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.95

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