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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 451.34 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 451.34 and 171.16 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 451.34 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/451.34 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 451.34 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 77,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,251.35/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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