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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 449.97 and 170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 449.97 and 170.29 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 449.97 = 170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/449.97 = 170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 449.97 × 170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 76,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,625.39/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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