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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.49, 453.71 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.49, 453.71 and 172.08 is: 258.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.49 : 453.71 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.49/453.71 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.49x = 453.71 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.49x = 78,073.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,073.56/302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.10

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