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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.70, 451.32 and 171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.70, 451.32 and 171.17 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.70 : 451.32 = 171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.70/451.32 = 171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.70x = 451.32 × 171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.70x = 77,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,252.44/300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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