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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.28, 415.74 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.28, 415.74 and 170.28 is: 234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.28 : 415.74 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.28/415.74 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.28x = 415.74 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.28x = 70,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,792.21/301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.97

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