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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.22, 455.52 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.22, 455.52 and 174.11 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.22 : 455.52 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.22/455.52 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.22x = 455.52 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.22x = 79,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,311.06/304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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