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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.00, 450.01 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.00, 450.01 and 170.07 is: 255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.00 : 450.01 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.00/450.01 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.00x = 450.01 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.00x = 76,530.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,530.77/300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.10

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