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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.95, 463.12 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.95, 463.12 and 178.90 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.95 : 463.12 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.95/463.12 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.95x = 463.12 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.95x = 82,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,850.56/308.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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