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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.39, 459.65 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.39, 459.65 and 176.43 is: 264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.39 : 459.65 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.39/459.65 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.39x = 459.65 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.39x = 81,095.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,095.17/306.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.68

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