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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 450.80 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 450.80 and 170.45 is: 255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 450.80 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/450.80 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 450.80 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 76,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,838.86/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.70

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