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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 453.18 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 453.18 and 174.15 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 453.18 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/453.18 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 453.18 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 78,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,921.30/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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