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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 457.86 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 457.86 and 175.50 is: 262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 457.86 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/457.86 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 457.86 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 80,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,354.43/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.85

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