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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 452.80 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 452.80 and 173.44 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 452.80 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/452.80 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 452.80 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 78,533.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,533.63/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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