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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 449.67 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 449.67 and 170.05 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 449.67 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/449.67 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 449.67 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 76,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,466.38/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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