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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 451.86 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 451.86 and 171.59 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 451.86 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/451.86 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 451.86 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 77,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,534.93/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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