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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.31, 455.72 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.31, 455.72 and 173.99 is: 260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 455.72 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/455.72 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 455.72 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 79,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,287.57/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.55

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