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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.30, 415.74 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.30, 415.74 and 170.30 is: 234.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.30 : 415.74 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.30/415.74 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.30x = 415.74 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.30x = 70,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,802.20/301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.99

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