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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 416.42 and 170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 416.42 and 170.79 is: 235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 416.42 = 170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/416.42 = 170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 416.42 × 170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 71,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,119.52/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.64

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