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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 458.52 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 458.52 and 175.94 is: 263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 458.52 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/458.52 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 458.52 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 80,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,672.01/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.62

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