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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.88, 456.93 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.88, 456.93 and 174.78 is: 261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.88 : 456.93 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.88/456.93 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.88x = 456.93 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.88x = 79,862.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,862.23/304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.95

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