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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.13, 452.06 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.13, 452.06 and 171.23 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.13 : 452.06 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.13/452.06 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.13x = 452.06 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.13x = 77,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,403.12/301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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