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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 459.09 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 459.09 and 176.40 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 459.09 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/459.09 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 459.09 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 80,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,983.48/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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