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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 451.58 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 451.58 and 171.36 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 451.58 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/451.58 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 451.58 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 77,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,381.89/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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