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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 416.32 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 416.32 and 170.70 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 416.32 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/416.32 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 416.32 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 71,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,065.82/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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