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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.60, 457.10 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.60, 457.10 and 174.60 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.60 : 457.10 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.60/457.10 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.60x = 457.10 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.60x = 79,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,809.66/304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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