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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 415.65 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 415.65 and 170.25 is: 234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 415.65 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/415.65 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 415.65 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 70,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,764.41/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.94

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