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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.40, 415.92 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.40, 415.92 and 170.44 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.40 : 415.92 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.40/415.92 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.40x = 415.92 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.40x = 70,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,887.33/301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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