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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 452.72 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 452.72 and 173.41 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 452.72 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/452.72 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 452.72 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 78,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,508.29/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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