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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.00, 455.52 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.00, 455.52 and 173.84 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.00 : 455.52 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.00/455.52 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.00x = 455.52 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.00x = 79,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,185.97/304.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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