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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.55, 416.18 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.55, 416.18 and 170.57 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.55 : 416.18 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.55/416.18 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.55x = 416.18 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.55x = 70,987.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,987.82/301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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