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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.03, 415.43 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.03, 415.43 and 170.04 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.03 : 415.43 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.03/415.43 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.03x = 415.43 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.03x = 70,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,639.72/301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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