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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.06, 415.38 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.06, 415.38 and 170.05 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.06 : 415.38 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.06/415.38 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.06x = 415.38 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.06x = 70,635.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,635.37/301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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