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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 415.55 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 415.55 and 170.12 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 415.55 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/415.55 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 415.55 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 70,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,691.54/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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