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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.54, 416.14 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.54, 416.14 and 170.56 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.54 : 416.14 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.54/416.14 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.54x = 416.14 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.54x = 70,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,974.76/301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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