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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 415.93 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 415.93 and 170.39 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 415.93 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/415.93 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 415.93 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 70,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,870.31/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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