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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 459.13 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 459.13 and 176.04 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 459.13 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/459.13 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 459.13 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 80,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,825.25/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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