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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.84, 458.76 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.84, 458.76 and 175.76 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.84 : 458.76 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.84/458.76 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.84x = 458.76 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.84x = 80,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,631.66/305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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