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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 451.12 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 451.12 and 170.72 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 451.12 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/451.12 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 451.12 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 77,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,015.21/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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