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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 450.31 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 450.31 and 170.39 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 450.31 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/450.31 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 450.31 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 76,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,728.32/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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