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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 459.83 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 459.83 and 176.53 is: 264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 459.83 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/459.83 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 459.83 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 81,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,172.95/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.68

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