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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 454.10 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 454.10 and 173.10 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 454.10 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/454.10 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 454.10 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 78,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,604.71/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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