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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 415.84 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 415.84 and 170.33 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 415.84 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/415.84 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 415.84 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 70,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,829.18/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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