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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 455.45 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 455.45 and 173.48 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 455.45 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/455.45 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 455.45 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 79,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,008.32/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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