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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.81, 416.51 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.81, 416.51 and 170.83 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.81 : 416.51 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.81/416.51 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.81x = 416.51 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.81x = 71,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,152.40/301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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