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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.17, 459.12 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.17, 459.12 and 176.17 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.17 : 459.12 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.17/459.12 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.17x = 459.12 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.17x = 80,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,883.17/306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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