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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 454.22 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 454.22 and 172.99 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 454.22 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/454.22 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 454.22 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 78,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,572.38/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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