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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.44, 454.68 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.44, 454.68 and 173.27 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.44 : 454.68 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.44/454.68 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.44x = 454.68 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.44x = 78,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,783.54/303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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