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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 415.98 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 415.98 and 170.45 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 415.98 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/415.98 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 415.98 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 70,901.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,901.71/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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