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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.58, 416.22 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.58, 416.22 and 170.60 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.58 : 416.22 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.58/416.22 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.58x = 416.22 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.58x = 71,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,007.13/301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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