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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.73, 459.98 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.73, 459.98 and 176.83 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.73 : 459.98 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.73/459.98 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.73x = 459.98 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.73x = 81,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,336.89/306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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