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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 415.50 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 415.50 and 170.14 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 415.50 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/415.50 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 415.50 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 70,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,693.17/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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