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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 455.34 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 455.34 and 173.60 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 455.34 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/455.34 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 455.34 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 79,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,047.02/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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