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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 463.47 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 463.47 and 179.18 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 463.47 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/463.47 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 463.47 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 83,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,044.55/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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