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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.54, 416.08 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.54, 416.08 and 170.54 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.54 : 416.08 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.54/416.08 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.54x = 416.08 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.54x = 70,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,958.28/301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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