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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.72, 452.76 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.72, 452.76 and 173.56 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.72 : 452.76 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.72/452.76 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.72x = 452.76 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.72x = 78,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,581.03/301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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