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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 457.50 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 457.50 and 176.32 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 457.50 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/457.50 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 457.50 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 80,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,666.40/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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