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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.84, 453.85 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.84, 453.85 and 172.88 is: 259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.84 : 453.85 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.84/453.85 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.84x = 453.85 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.84x = 78,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,458.89/302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.08

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