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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 459.88 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 459.88 and 176.54 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 459.88 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/459.88 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 459.88 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 81,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,184.92/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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