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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.77, 455.25 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.77, 455.25 and 173.81 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.77 : 455.25 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.77/455.25 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.77x = 455.25 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.77x = 79,128.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,128.79/303.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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