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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.21, 451.61 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.21, 451.61 and 171.35 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.21 : 451.61 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.21/451.61 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.21x = 451.61 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.21x = 77,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,382.52/301.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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