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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.71, 452.09 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.71, 452.09 and 173.55 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.71 : 452.09 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.71/452.09 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.71x = 452.09 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.71x = 78,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,459.35/301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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