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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 451.50 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 451.50 and 170.84 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 451.50 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/451.50 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 451.50 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 77,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,134.26/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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