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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 453.85 and 172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 453.85 and 172.59 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 453.85 = 172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/453.85 = 172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 453.85 × 172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 78,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,327.27/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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