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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 416.45 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 416.45 and 170.78 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 416.45 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/416.45 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 416.45 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 71,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,120.48/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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