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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.37, 415.85 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.37, 415.85 and 170.37 is: 235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.37 : 415.85 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.37/415.85 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.37x = 415.85 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.37x = 70,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,847.51/301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.09

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