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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 416.27 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 416.27 and 170.66 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 416.27 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/416.27 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 416.27 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 71,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,039.76/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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