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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 457.74 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 457.74 and 176.67 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 457.74 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/457.74 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 457.74 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 80,868.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,868.93/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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