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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.99, 452.61 and 172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.99, 452.61 and 172.10 is: 257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.99 : 452.61 = 172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.99/452.61 = 172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.99x = 452.61 × 172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.99x = 77,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,891.06/301.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.93

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