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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.51, 457.79 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.51, 457.79 and 175.10 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.51 : 457.79 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.51/457.79 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.51x = 457.79 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.51x = 80,155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,155.86/305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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