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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.33, 455.06 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.33, 455.06 and 173.48 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.33 : 455.06 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.33/455.06 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.33x = 455.06 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.33x = 78,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,940.67/303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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