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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 454.84 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 454.84 and 173.43 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 454.84 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/454.84 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 454.84 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 78,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,882.47/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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