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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 453.48 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 453.48 and 174.34 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 453.48 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/453.48 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 453.48 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 79,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,059.70/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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