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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 450.23 and 170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 450.23 and 170.17 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 450.23 = 170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/450.23 = 170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 450.23 × 170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 76,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,613.66/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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