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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.59, 416.13 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.59, 416.13 and 170.55 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.59 : 416.13 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.59/416.13 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.59x = 416.13 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.59x = 70,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,970.97/301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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