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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 452.42 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 452.42 and 171.56 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 452.42 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/452.42 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 452.42 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 77,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,617.18/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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