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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 454.61 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 454.61 and 172.92 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 454.61 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/454.61 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 454.61 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 78,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,608.46/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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