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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 449.98 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 449.98 and 171.72 is: 257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 449.98 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/449.98 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 449.98 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 77,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,270.57/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.53

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