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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.39, 415.92 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.39, 415.92 and 170.39 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.39 : 415.92 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.39/415.92 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.39x = 415.92 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.39x = 70,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,866.96/301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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