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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 450.09 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 450.09 and 170.39 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 450.09 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/450.09 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 450.09 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 76,691.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,691.96/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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