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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 462.69 and 178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 462.69 and 178.49 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 462.69 = 178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/462.69 = 178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 462.69 × 178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 82,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,585.54/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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