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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 453.28 and 172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 453.28 and 172.24 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 453.28 = 172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/453.28 = 172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 453.28 × 172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 78,072.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,072.95/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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