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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.34 and 170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.34 and 170.62 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.34 = 170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.34 = 170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.34 × 170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 76,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,837.01/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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