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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.51, 452.70 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.51, 452.70 and 171.76 is: 257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.51 : 452.70 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.51/452.70 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.51x = 452.70 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.51x = 77,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,755.75/301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.89

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