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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 452.93 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 452.93 and 172.32 is: 258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 452.93 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/452.93 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 452.93 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 78,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,046.63/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.26

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