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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.71, 455.15 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.71, 455.15 and 173.79 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.71 : 455.15 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.71/455.15 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.71x = 455.15 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.71x = 79,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,100.95/303.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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