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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 452.43 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 452.43 and 171.78 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 452.43 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/452.43 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 452.43 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 77,718.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,718.43/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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