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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.11, 451.34 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.11, 451.34 and 170.94 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.11 : 451.34 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.11/451.34 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.11x = 451.34 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.11x = 77,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,152.06/301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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