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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.97, 451.45 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.97, 451.45 and 172.63 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.97 : 451.45 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.97/451.45 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.97x = 451.45 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.97x = 77,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,933.81/300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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