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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 453.55 and 172.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 453.55 and 172.39 is: 258.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 453.55 = 172.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/453.55 = 172.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 453.55 × 172.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 78,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,185.22/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.62

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