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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 415.40 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 415.40 and 170 is: 234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 415.40 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/415.40 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 415.40 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 70,618
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,618/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.61

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