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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.27, 450.45 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.27, 450.45 and 171.75 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.27 : 450.45 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.27/450.45 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.27x = 450.45 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.27x = 77,364.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,364.79/300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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