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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.96, 458.53 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.96, 458.53 and 176 is: 263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.96 : 458.53 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.96/458.53 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.96x = 458.53 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.96x = 80,701.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,701.28/305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.76

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