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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.42, 450.49 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.42, 450.49 and 170.42 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.42 : 450.49 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.42/450.49 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.42x = 450.49 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.42x = 76,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,772.51/300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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