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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 461.72 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 461.72 and 179.80 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 461.72 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/461.72 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 461.72 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 83,017.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,017.26/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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