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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.45, 416.02 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.45, 416.02 and 170.50 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.45 : 416.02 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.45/416.02 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.45x = 416.02 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.45x = 70,931.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,931.41/301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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