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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.13, 415.46 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.13, 415.46 and 170.11 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.13 : 415.46 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.13/415.46 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.13x = 415.46 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.13x = 70,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,673.90/301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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