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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.09, 457.73 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.09, 457.73 and 176.75 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.09 : 457.73 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.09/457.73 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.09x = 457.73 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.09x = 80,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,903.78/305.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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