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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.85, 453.20 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.85, 453.20 and 172.11 is: 258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.85 : 453.20 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.85/453.20 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.85x = 453.20 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.85x = 77,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,999.55/301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.41

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