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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 454.32 and 172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 454.32 and 172.84 is: 259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 454.32 = 172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/454.32 = 172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 454.32 × 172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 78,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,524.67/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.28

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