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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 415.86 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 415.86 and 170.33 is: 235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 415.86 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/415.86 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 415.86 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 70,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,833.43/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.05

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