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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 451.41 and 171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 451.41 and 171.17 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 451.41 = 171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/451.41 = 171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 451.41 × 171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 77,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,265.59/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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