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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.27, 451.42 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.27, 451.42 and 171.32 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.27 : 451.42 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.27/451.42 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.27x = 451.42 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.27x = 77,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,335.55/301.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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