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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.70, 450.33 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.70, 450.33 and 172.18 is: 257.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.70 : 450.33 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.70/450.33 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.70x = 450.33 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.70x = 77,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,537.82/300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.86

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