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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 415.76 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 415.76 and 170.34 is: 235.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 415.76 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/415.76 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 415.76 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 70,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,820.56/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.02

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