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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 456.35 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 456.35 and 176.07 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 456.35 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/456.35 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 456.35 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 80,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,348.66/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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