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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.59, 451.19 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.59, 451.19 and 170.74 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.59 : 451.19 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.59/451.19 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.59x = 451.19 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.59x = 77,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,035.33/300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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