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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 415.73 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 415.73 and 170.27 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 415.73 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/415.73 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 415.73 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 70,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,786.35/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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