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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.09, 457.33 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.09, 457.33 and 174.95 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.09 : 457.33 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.09/457.33 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.09x = 457.33 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.09x = 80,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,009.88/305.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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