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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.96, 455.48 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.96, 455.48 and 173.88 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.96 : 455.48 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.96/455.48 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.96x = 455.48 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.96x = 79,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,198.86/303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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