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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 456 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 456 and 174 is: 261

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 456 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/456 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 456 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 79,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,344/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261

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