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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.57, 416.18 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.57, 416.18 and 170.57 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.57 : 416.18 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.57/416.18 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.57x = 416.18 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.57x = 70,989.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,989.29/301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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