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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 453.48 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 453.48 and 172.46 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 453.48 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/453.48 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 453.48 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 78,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,204.89/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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