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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.72, 457.56 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.72, 457.56 and 177.04 is: 265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.72 : 457.56 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.72/457.56 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.72x = 457.56 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.72x = 81,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,006.42/304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.84

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