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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 454.08 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 454.08 and 174.32 is: 261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 454.08 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/454.08 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 454.08 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 79,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,155.23/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.69

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