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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 453.74 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 453.74 and 174.29 is: 261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 453.74 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/453.74 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 453.74 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 79,079.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,079.20/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.39

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