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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 455.76 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 455.76 and 175.52 is: 263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 455.76 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/455.76 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 455.76 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 79,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,995.00/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.14

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