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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.52, 457.18 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.52, 457.18 and 174.65 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.52 : 457.18 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.52/457.18 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.52x = 457.18 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.52x = 79,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,843.76/304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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