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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 454.73 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 454.73 and 174.75 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 454.73 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/454.73 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 454.73 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 79,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,463.19/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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