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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 456.36 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 456.36 and 174.32 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 456.36 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/456.36 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 456.36 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 79,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,552.68/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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