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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 457.92 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 457.92 and 177.28 is: 265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 457.92 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/457.92 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 457.92 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 81,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,180.06/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.92

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