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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.04, 457.48 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.04, 457.48 and 176.72 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.04 : 457.48 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.04/457.48 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.04x = 457.48 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.04x = 80,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,845.87/305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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