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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 416.43 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 416.43 and 170.78 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 416.43 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/416.43 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 416.43 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 71,117.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,117.92/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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