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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.31, 457.21 and 174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.31, 457.21 and 174.99 is: 262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.31 : 457.21 = 174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.31/457.21 = 174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.31x = 457.21 × 174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.31x = 80,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,007.18/305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.05

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