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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 463.16 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 463.16 and 177.20 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 463.16 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/463.16 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 463.16 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 82,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,071.95/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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