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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305, 457.58 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305, 457.58 and 175.08 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 457.58 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/457.58 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 457.58 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 80,113.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,113.11/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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