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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.50, 416.14 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.50, 416.14 and 170.52 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.50 : 416.14 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.50/416.14 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.50x = 416.14 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.50x = 70,960.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,960.19/301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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