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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.10, 449.55 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.10, 449.55 and 171.70 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.10 : 449.55 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.10/449.55 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.10x = 449.55 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.10x = 77,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,187.74/300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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