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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.02, 456.99 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.02, 456.99 and 176.50 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.02 : 456.99 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.02/456.99 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.02x = 456.99 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.02x = 80,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,658.74/305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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