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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 415.89 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 415.89 and 170.43 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 415.89 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/415.89 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 415.89 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 70,880.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,880.13/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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