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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 455.08 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 455.08 and 173.54 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 455.08 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/455.08 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 455.08 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 78,975.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,975.29/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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