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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 416.48 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 416.48 and 170.80 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 416.48 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/416.48 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 416.48 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 71,132.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,132.89/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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