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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 453.61 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 453.61 and 172.34 is: 258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 453.61 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/453.61 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 453.61 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 78,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,172.02/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.32

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