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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.85, 451.68 and 171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.85, 451.68 and 171.97 is: 257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.85 : 451.68 = 171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.85/451.68 = 171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.85x = 451.68 × 171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.85x = 77,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,676.18/301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.33

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