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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.56 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.56 and 173.04 is: 259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.56 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.56 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.56 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 78,137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,137.94/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.84

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