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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.82, 457.95 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.82, 457.95 and 175.47 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.82 : 457.95 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.82/457.95 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.82x = 457.95 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.82x = 80,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,356.49/305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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