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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.22, 415.70 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.22, 415.70 and 170.24 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.22 : 415.70 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.22/415.70 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.22x = 415.70 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.22x = 70,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,766.48/301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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