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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.25, 415.70 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.25, 415.70 and 170.23 is: 234.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.25 : 415.70 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.25/415.70 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.25x = 415.70 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.25x = 70,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,762.72/301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.90

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