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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.48, 451.52 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.48, 451.52 and 171.28 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.48 : 451.52 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.48/451.52 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.48x = 451.52 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.48x = 77,336.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,336.35/301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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