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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.23, 415.71 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.23, 415.71 and 170.22 is: 234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.23 : 415.71 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.23/415.71 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.23x = 415.71 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.23x = 70,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,762.16/301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.91

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