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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305, 457.02 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305, 457.02 and 174.84 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 457.02 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/457.02 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 457.02 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 79,905.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,905.38/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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