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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 454.07 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 454.07 and 174.38 is: 261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 454.07 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/454.07 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 454.07 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 79,178.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,178.89/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.64

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