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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.34, 455.94 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.34, 455.94 and 174.15 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.34 : 455.94 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.34/455.94 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.34x = 455.94 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.34x = 79,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,401.95/304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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