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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 450.74 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 450.74 and 170.48 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 450.74 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/450.74 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 450.74 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 76,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,842.16/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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