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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.83, 416.60 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.83, 416.60 and 170.92 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.83 : 416.60 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.83/416.60 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.83x = 416.60 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.83x = 71,203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,203.19/301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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