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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 453.94 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 453.94 and 172.67 is: 259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 453.94 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/453.94 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 453.94 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 78,380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,380.09/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.18

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