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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.95, 454.85 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.95, 454.85 and 175.07 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.95 : 454.85 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.95/454.85 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.95x = 454.85 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.95x = 79,629.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,629.71/303.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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