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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.52, 451.74 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.52, 451.74 and 173 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.52 : 451.74 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.52/451.74 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.52x = 451.74 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.52x = 78,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,151.02/301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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