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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459 and 176 is: 264

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 80,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,784/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264

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