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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.04, 415.38 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.04, 415.38 and 170.03 is: 234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.04 : 415.38 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.04/415.38 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.04x = 415.38 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.04x = 70,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,624.98/301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.61

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