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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 416.05 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 416.05 and 170.51 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 416.05 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/416.05 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 416.05 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 70,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,938.18/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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