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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 415.53 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 415.53 and 170.10 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 415.53 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/415.53 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 415.53 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 70,681.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,681.65/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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