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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.47 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.47 and 170.96 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.47 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.47 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.47 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 77,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,181.69/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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