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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 453.36 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 453.36 and 174.36 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 453.36 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/453.36 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 453.36 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 79,047.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,047.85/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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