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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 415.56 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 415.56 and 170.13 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 415.56 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/415.56 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 415.56 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 70,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,699.22/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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