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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 454.87 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 454.87 and 173.40 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 454.87 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/454.87 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 454.87 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 78,873.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,873.59/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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