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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 456.12 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 456.12 and 174.42 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 456.12 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/456.12 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 456.12 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 79,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,556.45/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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