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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.33, 456.56 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.33, 456.56 and 174.48 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.33 : 456.56 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.33/456.56 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.33x = 456.56 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.33x = 79,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,660.59/304.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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