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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.07, 456.18 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.07, 456.18 and 174.13 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.07 : 456.18 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.07/456.18 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.07x = 456.18 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.07x = 79,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,432.83/304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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