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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 416.01 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 416.01 and 170.50 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 416.01 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/416.01 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 416.01 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 70,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,927.62/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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