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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.09, 415.54 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.09, 415.54 and 170.11 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.09 : 415.54 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.09/415.54 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.09x = 415.54 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.09x = 70,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,685.43/301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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