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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 416.21 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 416.21 and 170.61 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 416.21 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/416.21 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 416.21 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 71,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,009.59/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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