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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 415.40 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 415.40 and 170.03 is: 234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 415.40 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/415.40 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 415.40 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 70,630.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,630.65/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.64

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