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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.53, 453.86 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.53, 453.86 and 172.60 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.53 : 453.86 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.53/453.86 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.53x = 453.86 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.53x = 78,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,336.24/302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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