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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.47, 453.74 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.47, 453.74 and 172.60 is: 258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.47 : 453.74 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.47/453.74 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.47x = 453.74 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.47x = 78,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,313.53/302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.92

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