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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.63, 451.86 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.63, 451.86 and 171.24 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.63 : 451.86 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.63/451.86 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.63x = 451.86 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.63x = 77,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,374.65/301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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