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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 455.71 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 455.71 and 174.17 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 455.71 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/455.71 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 455.71 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 79,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,371.01/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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