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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 415.51 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 415.51 and 170.12 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 415.51 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/415.51 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 415.51 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 70,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,687.17/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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