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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.02 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.02 and 170.94 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.02 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.02 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.02 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 77,097.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,097.36/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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