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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 452.98 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 452.98 and 172.34 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 452.98 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/452.98 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 452.98 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 78,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,066.57/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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