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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.30, 455.10 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.30, 455.10 and 173.40 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.30 : 455.10 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.30/455.10 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.30x = 455.10 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.30x = 78,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,914.34/303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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