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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.71, 416.38 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.71, 416.38 and 170.72 is: 235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.71 : 416.38 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.71/416.38 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.71x = 416.38 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.71x = 71,082.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,082.31/301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.60

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