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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.33, 453.17 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.33, 453.17 and 172.05 is: 257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.33 : 453.17 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.33/453.17 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.33x = 453.17 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.33x = 77,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,966.95/302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.89

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