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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 416.06 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 416.06 and 170.51 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 416.06 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/416.06 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 416.06 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 70,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,939.46/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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