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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 452.09 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 452.09 and 171.45 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 452.09 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/452.09 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 452.09 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 77,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,509.97/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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