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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 415.47 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 415.47 and 170.08 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 415.47 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/415.47 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 415.47 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 70,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,663.14/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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