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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 451.03 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 451.03 and 170.92 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 451.03 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/451.03 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 451.03 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 77,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,090.05/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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