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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.22, 415.73 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.22, 415.73 and 170.20 is: 234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.22 : 415.73 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.22/415.73 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.22x = 415.73 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.22x = 70,758.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,758.19/301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.91

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