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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 450.97 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 450.97 and 172.38 is: 258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 450.97 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/450.97 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 450.97 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 77,738.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,738.21/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.51

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