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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.24, 454.94 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.24, 454.94 and 173.44 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.24 : 454.94 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.24/454.94 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.24x = 454.94 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.24x = 78,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,904.79/303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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