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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.50, 459.64 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.50, 459.64 and 176.47 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 459.64 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/459.64 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 459.64 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 81,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,111.74/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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