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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 450 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 450 and 170 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 450 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/450 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 450 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 76,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,500/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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