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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 452.34 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 452.34 and 171.60 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 452.34 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/452.34 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 452.34 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 77,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,621.54/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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