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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305, 457.74 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305, 457.74 and 176.84 is: 265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 457.74 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/457.74 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 457.74 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 80,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,946.74/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.40

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