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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 452.80 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 452.80 and 173.60 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 452.80 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/452.80 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 452.80 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 78,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,606.08/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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