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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.17, 456.12 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.17, 456.12 and 174.17 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.17 : 456.12 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.17/456.12 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.17x = 456.12 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.17x = 79,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,440.14/304.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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