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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 452.52 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 452.52 and 171.79 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 452.52 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/452.52 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 452.52 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 77,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,737.28/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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