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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 454.20 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 454.20 and 174.16 is: 261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 454.20 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/454.20 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 454.20 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 79,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,103.47/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.65

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