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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 452.54 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 452.54 and 173.72 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 452.54 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/452.54 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 452.54 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 78,615.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,615.25/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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