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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 452.16 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 452.16 and 173.28 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 452.16 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/452.16 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 452.16 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 78,350.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,350.28/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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