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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.71, 457.17 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.71, 457.17 and 174.87 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.71 : 457.17 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.71/457.17 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.71x = 457.17 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.71x = 79,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,945.32/304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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