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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 453.42 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 453.42 and 174.12 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 453.42 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/453.42 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 453.42 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 78,949.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,949.49/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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