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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.17, 415.58 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.17, 415.58 and 170.18 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.17 : 415.58 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.17/415.58 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.17x = 415.58 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.17x = 70,720.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,720.48/301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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