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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 453.34 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 453.34 and 172.45 is: 258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 453.34 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/453.34 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 453.34 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 78,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,178.48/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.36

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