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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.72, 458.40 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.72, 458.40 and 175.82 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.72 : 458.40 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.72/458.40 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.72x = 458.40 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.72x = 80,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,595.89/305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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