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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 449.98 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 449.98 and 170.16 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 449.98 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/449.98 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 449.98 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 76,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,568.60/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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