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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.26, 415.78 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.26, 415.78 and 170.31 is: 235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.26 : 415.78 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.26/415.78 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.26x = 415.78 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.26x = 70,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,811.49/301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.05

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