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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.01, 456.08 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.01, 456.08 and 174.07 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.01 : 456.08 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.01/456.08 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.01x = 456.08 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.01x = 79,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,389.85/304.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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