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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.83, 452.34 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.83, 452.34 and 171.90 is: 257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.83 : 452.34 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.83/452.34 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.83x = 452.34 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.83x = 77,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,757.25/301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.62

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