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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.76 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.76 and 175.50 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.76 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.76 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.76 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 79,985.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,985.88/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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