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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.21, 415.66 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.21, 415.66 and 170.25 is: 234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.21 : 415.66 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.21/415.66 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.21x = 415.66 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.21x = 70,766.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,766.12/301.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.94

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