Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 451.44 and 172.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 300.48, 451.44 and 172.32 is: 258.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300.48 : 451.44 = 172.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300.48/451.44 = 172.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300.48x = 451.44 × 172.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300.48x = 77,792.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,792.14/300.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258.89
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