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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 454.97 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 454.97 and 174.92 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 454.97 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/454.97 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 454.97 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 79,580.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,580.20/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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