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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.21, 458.91 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.21, 458.91 and 176.25 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.21 : 458.91 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.21/458.91 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.21x = 458.91 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.21x = 80,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,882.89/306.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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