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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.27, 457.98 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.27, 457.98 and 175.42 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.27 : 457.98 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.27/457.98 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.27x = 457.98 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.27x = 80,337.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,337.71/305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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