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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.17, 415.63 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.17, 415.63 and 170.19 is: 234.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.17 : 415.63 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.17/415.63 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.17x = 415.63 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.17x = 70,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,735.64/301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.87

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