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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.94, 452.67 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.94, 452.67 and 171.93 is: 257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.94 : 452.67 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.94/452.67 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.94x = 452.67 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.94x = 77,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,827.55/301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.76

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