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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 459.50 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 459.50 and 176.27 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 459.50 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/459.50 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 459.50 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 80,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,996.77/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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