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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 415.87 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 415.87 and 170.30 is: 235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 415.87 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/415.87 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 415.87 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 70,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,823.27/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.04

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