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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.50, 453.84 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.50, 453.84 and 172.36 is: 258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.50 : 453.84 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.50/453.84 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.50x = 453.84 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.50x = 78,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,223.86/302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.59

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