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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 416.45 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 416.45 and 170.75 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 416.45 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/416.45 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 416.45 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 71,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,108.84/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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