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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 416.03 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 416.03 and 170.47 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 416.03 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/416.03 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 416.03 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 70,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,920.63/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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