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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 415.35 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 415.35 and 170 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 415.35 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/415.35 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 415.35 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 70,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,609.50/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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