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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.77, 455.71 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.77, 455.71 and 173.91 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.77 : 455.71 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.77/455.71 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.77x = 455.71 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.77x = 79,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,252.53/303.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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